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1George Mason University College of Nursing and Health Science in Fairfax, Va., USA.
Nursing Management
|February 13, 1999
Summary
The nursing workforce is aging. Nurse managers need to understand the ethical considerations when leading older employees to balance workplace values and economic needs.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Gerontology
- Nursing Workforce Studies
Background:
- The Department of Health and Human Services indicates a demographic shift towards an older nursing population.
- Aging workforce trends present unique challenges and opportunities in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the ethical dimensions nurse managers face when supervising older employees.
- To provide guidance for balancing ethical values with economic imperatives in managing an aging nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Review of ethical frameworks relevant to workplace management.
- Synthesis of literature on aging workforce issues in nursing.
Main Results:
- The nursing population is experiencing a significant aging trend.
- Ethical considerations are paramount in managing older nurses effectively.
- Balancing employee well-being with organizational needs is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Nurse managers require enhanced awareness of ethical issues concerning older employees.
- Proactive ethical management strategies are necessary to support an aging nursing workforce.
- Integrating ethical considerations supports both staff and healthcare system sustainability.